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SM04 GYV

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,979 mi
Last recorded108,979 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 GYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 108,979 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 108,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, feathered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, feathered and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf and osf ()

Pass 3 May 2019 102,929 miles

Both rear tyre's perished and feathered

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 102,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre's perished and feathered

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,302 miles

Both rear tyre's feathered

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Fail 4 May 2018 97,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre's feathered

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 8 May 2017 89,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,184 miles

both steering rack ends have slight play

service light on dashboard

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil filter oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,629 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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SM04 GYV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 66,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM04 GYV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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